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Filing KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) returns as an employed person is straightforward if you follow these steps.
Here’s a simple guide for filing your KRA iTax returns using a P9 form (issued by your employer):
What You Need Before You Begin:
- KRA PIN and iTax password
- P9 Form from your employer (contains your total income, PAYE, benefits, etc.)
- Access to a computer or smartphone with internet
- Step-by-Step Guide to File KRA Returns (For Employed Individuals):
Step 1: Log into iTax Portal
- Go to https://itax.kra.go.ke
- Enter your KRA PIN and click Continue
- Enter your password and solve the security question
- Click Login
Step 2: Select ‘File Returns’
- On the dashboard, click on “Returns” → “File Return”
- Choose Tax Obligation: Income Tax – Resident Individual
- Click Next
Step 3: Download the Excel Return Form
- On the next page, click to download the Income Tax Return Excel Sheet (IT1 Form).
- Enable macros in Excel (usually prompted on top of the sheet).
- Fill in the following details using your P9 Form:
- Employment income
- PAYE deducted
- Taxable benefits (e.g., housing, car, etc.)
- Personal reliefs (normally Sh2,400 per month or Sh28,800 annually)
Step 4: Validate and Upload
- After filling out the form correctly:
- Click “Validate” to generate the zip file
- Save the .zip file on your computer
Back in iTax:
- Upload the validated .zip file
- Select “No” for amended return (unless you are correcting a past error)
- Click Submit
Step 5: Download the Acknowledgment
- Once submitted, download your Acknowledgment Receipt (PDF) as proof you’ve filed.
Deadline:
June 30th every year (for the previous calendar year’s income)
Notes:
- If you had no income or were unemployed the entire year, file a Nil return
- Use the correct year (e.g., file 2024 income by June 30, 2025)
- If you had multiple employers, combine all P9s into one return
